1. Give people more than they expect and do it cheerfully.2. Memorize your favorite poem.3. Don't believe all you hear.4. Don't spend all you have.5. Don't sleep all you want.6. When you say, "I love you", mean it.7. When you say, "I'm sorry", look the person in the eye.8. Be engaged at least 6 months before you get married.9. Believe in love at first sight.10. Never laugh at anyone's dreams.11. Love deeply and passionately. You might get hurt but it's the only wayto live life completely.12. In disagreements, fight fairly. No name calling.13. Don't judge people by their relatives.14. Talk slowly, but think quickly.15. When someone asks you a question you don't want to answer, smile andask, "why do you want to know?"16. Remember that great love and great achievements involve great risk.17. Call your parents.18. Say, "God bless you" when you hear someone sneeze.19. When you lose, don't lose the lesson.20. Remember the 3 r's: respect for self; respect for others;responsibility for all your actions.21. Don't let a little dispute injure a great friendship.22. When you realize you've made a mistake, take immediate steps to correctit.23. Smile when picking up the phone. The caller will hear it in your voice.24. Marry a person you love to talk to. As you grow older, his or herconversational skills will be as important as any other.25. Spend some time alone.26. Open your arms to change, but don't let go of your values.27. Remember that silence is sometimes the best answer.28. Read more books and watch less tv.29. Live a good, honorable life. Then when you get older and think back,you'll get to enjoy it a second time.30. Trust in God but lock your car.31. A loving atmosphere in your home is so important. Do all you can tocreate a tranquil, harmonious home.32. In disagreements with loved ones, deal with a current situation. Don'tbring up the past.33. Read between the lines.34. Share your knowledge. It's a way to achieve immortality.35. Be gentle with the earth.36. PRAY. There's immeasurable power in it.37. Never interrupt when you are being flattered. Say, "thank you".38. Mind your own business.39. Don't trust a person who doesn't close his or her eyes when you kiss them.40. Once a year, go someplace you've never been before.41. If you make a lot of money, put it to use helping others while you areliving. That is wealth's greatest satisfaction.42. Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a stroke of luck.43. Learn the rules, then break some.44. Remember that the best relationship is one where your love for eachother is greater than your need for each other.45. Judge your success by what you had to give up in order to get it.46. Remember that your character is your destiny.47. Approach love and cooking with reckless abandon.

-- Author Unknown

COMMANDS"Away" / "Away to Me" = Move around (circle) the sheep in an anti-clockwise direction A is for Away - Anti-clockwise

"Come-Bye" = Move around (circle) the sheep in a clockwise direction C is for Come-Bye - Clockwise

"Get Back" / "Get Out" = The dog is too close, it must keep further out and give the sheep more room

"In Here" = Move through a gap between sheep to separate them - when shedding. The dog will then be expected to drive one bunch of the separated sheep away

"Lie Down" = Stop, lie down, slow down or just stand still - but often used to slow the dog down. Intelligent things Border Collies - good ones can usually tell which the handler means by the tone of voice

"Look Back" = The dog must leave the sheep it's working and turn around to look for more sheep. An advanced "look back" can be done in such a way as to indicate to the dog which direction the new sheep are located

"Stand" = Stand still - the dog must stop but remain on its feet - often used just to slow the dog's speed or get the dog to allow the sheep to go further ahead of it

"Take Time" = The dog should slow down - usually used when the dog's likely to push the sheep too hard and therefore panic them

"That'll do" = The dog must stop what it's doing and return directly to the handler

"I can do all things through Jesus Christ who strengthens me." .......Phil.4:13

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10 I rejoiced greatly in the Lord that at last you renewed your concern for me. Indeed, you were concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it.11 I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances.12 I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want.13 I can do all things through Him who gives me strength. Philippians 4:10-13

"I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."

When I was about 3 or 4 years old I had one of my first lessons on "respect". (a unspoken lesson) We were behind the rodeo stands going to our seats. They started to said the "Pledge" and Daddy stopped in his tracks, took his hat off and place it over his heart (as did all the other folks still behind the stands). We stood there in that same spot for the National Anthem & the prayer. Back in those days there was no one walking around while this was going on. We couldn't see a flag and there wasn't a bunch of people watching you to impress. That's just what people did back then to show respect for flag, God & country.

Well we have had better starts to a new trial year but I guess it's like they say "it is what it is" . We were able to take DR Sam, Miss T and Kate to the cattle trial at Marshfield, MO. Ruth is going to try to run DR Sam this year, so we were mainly wanting to see if she could control him and everything went pretty well. Miss T , I don't know what her problem was, but she was a big disappointment. Kate, I just got her, she is an own daughter of my old Jack dog. I just wanted to see how she would handle being away from home. She did alright, still room for improvement. This was a Midstates trial, and as always, Midstates put on a really nice trial.

It wasn't suppost to snow, but when we left, the snow was coming down pretty good. By the time we got out of Marshfield it was a near whiteout. From Marshfield to west Joplin we saw tons of folks that were off in the ditches. We saw cars on their sides, we saw jack-knifed trucks, and we saw some serious wreaks. PTL we were able to make it home safely. We are looking forward to the next trial at Rose Ranch. Hopefully the dogs will show better there. tom :)

Mid States Stock Dog AssociationRose Ranch Cattle Dog TrialSalina, OK

We only took Miss T to this trial. On Saturday, she tied for the win on points, but her time was only good enough for 5th place. Only 6 dogs out of 18 finished the course, so we were very happy with her run. On Sunday, it was a different story, she drew a cow that didn't want to play (I'm sure all trial people can relate) anyway she was unable to finish the course on Sunday, but she still worked very nice. We would like to thank Rose Ranch and Midstates Assoc. for putting on a really nice trial.

Central Cattledog AssociationRose Ranch Cattle Dog TrialSalina, OK

WELL, I sure hope the end of 2018 ends much better for us than the first part of 2018 has been.We only took Miss T again and she bombed out Saturday and Sunday. She worked very poorly compared to what I know she can do. Oh well, I guess just keep trying and someday it will all come together :) Ruth and I would like to congratulate all the winners from both days of the trial and we would like to thank Rose Ranch and the CCA for the good job they did putting the trial on. If you have never put on a trial, try it some time. LOL

Thanks for Their Gifts10 I rejoiced greatly in the Lord that at last you renewed your concern for me. Indeed, you were concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it. 11 I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. 12 I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. 13 I can do all this through him who gives me strength. Philippians 4:10-13

CONGRATULATION!Michal TruesdellNowata, OKWith his dogs on the National stage -- His dogs are from Oatree blood lines. (Hatsoff Jack & Alba Nan)

VI, was the South East Regional Intermediate Champion and National Reserve dog of the year for Intermediate on qualifying points. Vi was also Reserve dog of the year for Central Cattledog Association Intermediate class.

HANK, was the South Central Regional Intermediate Champ and 5th for dog of the year on points Intermediate class.

CINCH, has accumulate enough points to qualify for the National Intermediate Class. Cinch was 2nd and 3rd in the regions

OAKTREE FALL CLASSIC Sheep Dog TrialOctober 6 & 7, 2018 --- Bartlesville, OKHi Folks, well another Oaktree Fall Classic is in the books. Five states were represented this year and even though the dog entries were down a bit, I believe we had some of the best dog work overall that we have ever had. The Classic is becoming almost like a Fall reunion, where you see old friends that you may not have seen for a year and a time to make new friends. There was so many people that helped out with the trial I dare not try to list everyone in fear that I would leave someone out, but for me and Ruth, we want to say a big THANK YOU! Due to a new gas line being laid on our property we had to lay out the course different this year than we normally due and everyone loved the new setup. So we will probably stick with it for a while. We hope everyone enjoyed their selves and had a good time and we look forward to seeing everyone again next year! Thank you. tom & Ruth

The 2018 Oaktree Sooner Sheep Dog Trail was a nice trial with some good dogs. We would like to thank all of the volunteer help. The Sooner trial wrapped up the 2018 OSDA trail season. I believe we had 10 sheep trails but no cattle trials. I hope the club will add some cattle trials in the future. The overall local trial year was a good time for all. Ruth and I are looking forward to the 2019 season. I will have 3 trials in 2019. The first trial will be in late spring, I'm not sure on the date yet. It will be an arena, point and time trial. My second trial, the Oaktree Classic is the first full weekend in October. My third trial, the Oaktree Sooner is the first full weekend in November. We are looking forward to seeing old friends and meeting new friends in 2019.